Australian MotoGP round opens with a two-point title gap
MotoGP heads to Phillip Island on 23–25 October. Only two points separate Jorge Martin and Marc Marquez in the championship before round 18.
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Interesting notes and facts about motorcycles.
Choose a motorcycle windscreen by your line of sight
A motorcycle model and a rider’s standing height are not enough to choose a windscreen. The top edge matters when the rider is seated normally and looking down the road.
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BMW R 1300 GS lowers itself when coming to a stop
The optional adaptive height control on the R 1300 GS lowers the motorcycle near a stop and raises it for riding. With the standard seat, the change is about 30 millimetres.
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Bosa to Alghero: 60 kilometres along Sardinia’s west coast
The road from Bosa to Alghero follows roughly 60 kilometres of Sardinia’s western coastline. Bends, cliffs and sea views make it a motorcycle ride best taken at an unhurried pace.
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India registered 1.82 million new two-wheelers in July
India recorded 1.818 million new motorised two-wheeler registrations in July 2026, up 28.15% from a year earlier. Motorcycles accounted for 56.9% of the total and scooters for 32.2%.
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Motor Maids: 51 riders and a road shared
When women motorcyclists rarely met one another in the late 1930s, Linda Dugeau began finding them by letter. Those contacts became the Motor Maids in 1940, with 51 founding members.
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Saaremaa by motorcycle: a castle, crater and windmills
Kuressaare Castle, the Kaali meteorite crater and Angla’s windmills can form the stops of an unhurried motorcycle ride across Saaremaa.
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The sidecar: a second seat with a practical past
Early sidecars made a motorcycle useful for carrying a passenger or cargo. Their history spans everyday travel, deliveries and longer journeys.
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Buying a used motorcycle: what to inspect first
Tyres, brakes, controls and fluid leaks reveal a great deal about a motorcycle. Take time for a careful inspection and involve a mechanic when needed.
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Winter motorcycle storage: three checks before the long break
Before a motorcycle spends winter in the garage, pay attention to moisture, the battery and the tyres. A few checks now can make the spring return easier.
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